Legacy Lives On: Aryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid Join India U-19 Asia Cup Squad
BCCI announces 15-member India U-19 squad for Asia Cup in Oman. Lakshay Raychandani to lead as sons of legends Sehwag and Dravid make the cut.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled a star-studded 15-member squad for the upcoming Men's Under-19 Asia Cup. The announcement has sparked significant excitement among cricket fans, not only because of the talent on display but because of the presence of two names that carry immense cricketing legacies: Aryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid.
Both Aryavir, son of the legendary explosive opener Virender Sehwag, and Anvay, son of former head coach and batting maestro Rahul Dravid, have earned their spots in the squad following stellar performances in the domestic Vinoo Mankad Trophy.
Leadership and Form
Leading the young brigade will be Lakshay Raychandani, who has been appointed captain. Raychandani's ascent to the leadership role comes on the back of a phenomenal run of form. He recently dominated the field with a double-century against Sri Lanka U-19 and a crucial half-century in the Ranji Trophy, proving himself as a powerhouse in the batting lineup.
Supporting him in the leadership role is Yashvardhan Singh Chauhan, who will serve as the vice-captain for the duration of the tournament.
Tournament Details and Venue
The Men's Under-19 Asia Cup is set to be hosted in Muscat, Oman, from November 5 to November 14, 2026. The tournament will follow the 50-over format, with all 15 matches taking place at the Oman Cricket Academy Ground (Turf 1 and Turf 2) in Al Amarat.
Group Standings and Match Schedule
The eight competing nations have been split into two groups. India finds itself in a high-stakes Group A, sharing the stage with rivals Pakistan, as well as Nepal and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE, Nepal
Group B: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Malaysia
India's road to the trophy begins with a clash against Nepal on November 6. This will be followed by the most anticipated fixture of the tournament—the showdown against Pakistan on November 8. India will then wrap up its group stage matches against the UAE on November 10.
The Road to the Final
The competition will be fierce, as only the top two teams from each group will secure a spot in the semi-finals. The semi-final battles are scheduled for November 12, leading up to the grand finale on November 14.
India enters this tournament with significant momentum. The youth side is coming off a dominant run against Australia U-19, where they swept the ODI series 3-0 and clinched the Test series 2-0, marking them as strong contenders for the Asia Cup title.